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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.94, 805.88 and 406.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.94, 805.88 and 406.91 is: 561.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.94 : 805.88 = 406.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.94/805.88 = 406.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.94x = 805.88 × 406.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.94x = 327,920.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,920.63/583.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.57

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